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Next Live Show: Emmanuel Lachaud

He teaches in the newly reestablished Black Studies Department at CCNY. We’ll commemorate its rebirth, the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, and Valentines Day, all in conjunction with the 46th Annual Langston Hughes Festival. That’s a lot of commemorating, but he’s got stamina. Friday, February 14, 1:30 CCNY, Shepard Hall 160 Convent Avenue This is a … Continue reading »

Scholars

515: Michael Roth

When he was a student at Wesleyan University, he worked in the kitchen; today he’s Wesleyan’s president. “When I walk into the kitchen, although I’m the old guy who used to work there, it’s like I’m the monarch coming in with his entourage. Even if I’m by myself, I feel like they’re looking at me … Continue reading »

Music

509: Mireya Ramos

Flor de Toloache, a mariachi band cofounded by this Latin Grammy winner, is not just all women, it’s all world: “We had women from Australia, Korea, Egypt, Japan.” Which means it could only be formed in New York City. Additional music: Daniel Espiliz, guitar, Shae Fiol, vocals. Produced with Greenwich House School. Continue reading »